Overall score
Bunya
49.3/100
Eatons Hill
59.6/100
Eatons Hill for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bunya
49.3/100
Eatons Hill
59.6/100
Crime rate
Bunya
10.9 / 1k
Eatons Hill
6.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bunya
41
Eatons Hill
25
Population
Bunya
1,968
Eatons Hill
7,822
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bunya | Eatons Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.3/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.9 / 1k | 6.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 14 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 25 |
| Population | 1,968 | 7,822 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Bunya is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Eatons Hill is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel.
Bunya tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, while Eatons Hill stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Eatons Hill, while Bunya remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.